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What a great set up! Loved the kissing bits, and I’m excited for what’s in store!

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You MINX I am SO READY for the game and the HOTEL and omg

Lady.

You’re seducing all of us with the buildup! Can’t wait!

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I adore that you added in the "This is me trying" reference because YES. Loveeee this!! I cannot wait for some seductive Pam!

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I mean, I think at this point he knows what she wants and what he wants, so he might feel comfortable saying that--because the end isn't in doubt anymore, just the path. And that means he can relax and tease her, as he does once they're together in the show too.

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Oh.

Oh my.

Sister that final line!!!

This was so good and I was like “yes communication! Yes saying how we feel! Yes telling the truth!” I was so here for it (still am) and then you hit us with that final line!

I loved all the honesty of their conversations. You completely captured how I imagined both would be feeling at this point. If only we'd had a scene like this on the show! Oh, and bring on the seduction. I'm all in.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying. I've started the next chapter.

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Really kind of interesting way to go here. They're honest with each other right from the off, including a great use of Pam's Beach Speech. Rather than just fall into each other's arms, there's still some lingering angst. That part feels real. A really close friendship broken, one trip to the bar, a couple of drinks, and some honest yes help a lot to repair that, but seems like it'll still take some time.

As for Jim saying what he did there at the end, yeah I can see it. They're both pranksters and like to have fun. From where I'm sitting now that a lot of the truth is out, that's more where Jim is coming from, rather than any sort of hard-to-get game. Hopefully that makes sense.

Nice job with this one. I liked it.

Author's Response: Thank you Warrior. Yes, you got my plan! I wanted to set it up so that the reader feels that both of them have shown their cards, and now they're going to have some fun. A bit contrived to fit the plot, yes. I think in reality no one would move that fast through the angst. Thank goodness we don't deal in reality here. 😊

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“This is me trying” oh this is so wonderful! The whole chapter, the press of their knees together, actually communicating. I feel like if she just kissed him now all would be well, but yes, I love the idea of her having to win him back and romance him a little.

Author's Response: Ooh I might steal that phrase 'romance him a bit'. I'm glad you liked it. Your writing is so good - I'm flattered that you enjoyed mine. 

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Yessss love this Jim so much more than "evolved" Jim.

The shrine....I can only imagine what that looked like.

Author's Response:

Let's be honest - evolved Jim is an a$$hole.

 Thanks for the review. 😊

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Oh I adore this Isabel! “They’re like trains.” She’s the ultimate sassy bff and I am here for it.

“Some things don’t change.” My heart. A non-evolved Jim.

“It’s a date,” No Karen (?) and we go straight from The Merger to The Job and cut out all the angst. Yes please!

Author's Response: Isabel is almost as good as Kelly for sass. 😁

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This seems very promising. Pam has a Jim shrine. I don't know if I should laugh of agree with Izzy there. Still it does seem kind of on point. Jim kept a bunch of stuff that reminded him of her and then put them all in the teapot. So it does seem fitting.

Her excitiment as the day of the merger was sweet to witness. Likewise without Karen there it feels much better. Sharing smiles, he's still drinking soda, much more ready to spend time with her. Nice to see.

Clearly she wants to pick up where they left off. Kind of makes me wonder what Jim has up his sleeve. Looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Thank you!

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I held my breath when they were in the break room. Then the grape soda!I think I love you! And why didn't I think to write this fic!? So excited to read this! Season 3 fixits are the best!

Author's Response: A lot of season 3 fixing required! Glad you liked it.